I had the
honour and pleasure of attending the 2014 Animal Rights National Conference in
Los Angeles over the last few days.
Being
surrounded by other activists all day every day was uplifting and inspiring.
The
speakers, the sponsors, and the exhibitors were all great. And, of course, the
food — let’s just say I ate a few too many warm vegan donuts!
While it
would be difficult to share all of the amazing work that is being done by so
many people, the true lesson learned is that there is an important role for
each and every one of us in working for the animals.
Whether we
leaflet at a concert, fight for legal reform, protest at a local circus, or bring
vegan baked goods to work, the animals need us.
Whether we
work part time, full time, or on a volunteer basis, the animals need us.
Whether we
are artists, doctors, lawyers, students, or homemakers, the animals need us.
Every one
of us needs to find how best to use our skills and abilities to speak for those
who have no voice.
Remember
the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “The arc of the moral universe is long,
but it bends towards justice.”
Help in any
way you can to bend the arc.
Feeling Inspired? Click here to learn more about
volunteering with MFA Canada.
Written by: Krista
Osborne, Executive Director, Mercy For Animals Canada
